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Okay Days by Jenny Mustard
4.25
sharing spotify account as a love language
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion
A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid
Did not finish book. Stopped at 34%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 34%.
apparently ava reid is kinda like a white supremacist so no thanks
Never Ever Getting Back Together by Sophie Gonzales
1.75
would have enjoyed this more if it was an adult novel
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
If I were to describe this book in one word, it would be sonder— the realization that other people have lives, too. And I think, that Charlie, for multiple times in the book, was experiencing this too.
This is not my first time reading this book. It was my favorite book growing up, and part of it was because I found Charlie very relatable. Like Charlie, I have always been a wallflower growing up— just there. And it was a struggle for me to accept the fact that I was a wallflower. I wanted to belong somewhere. I think we all do.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower follows Charlie's diary entries. I don't think I have ever read a more fervent story than this one. My younger self started owning a diary just so I could be as honest and acknowledge my feelings and emotions the way Charlie did. It's hard to describe what the book is about because it is a bunch of entries, yes, but it felt like a hug. We follow Charlie through thick and thin, and this book was very uncensored and I really liked that aspect of it. I felt like Charlie was talking to me, and in a way, he felt like a friend.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower starts with Charlie entering high school as a freshman, after the death of his best friend. The story progresses from there. It deals with accepting yourself for who you are.Andd a little sprinkle of the fear of growing up. I just felt so seen. And I swear I am not exaggerating when I say I learned more from reading this book than I ever had my whole life.
I'm not articulate enough to add further details about the story, so even if this book may sound unappealing, just give it a try. It's a timeless classic for a reason.
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
"Charlie, we accept the love we think we deserve."
If I were to describe this book in one word, it would be sonder— the realization that other people have lives, too. And I think, that Charlie, for multiple times in the book, was experiencing this too.
This is not my first time reading this book. It was my favorite book growing up, and part of it was because I found Charlie very relatable. Like Charlie, I have always been a wallflower growing up— just there. And it was a struggle for me to accept the fact that I was a wallflower. I wanted to belong somewhere. I think we all do.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower follows Charlie's diary entries. I don't think I have ever read a more fervent story than this one. My younger self started owning a diary just so I could be as honest and acknowledge my feelings and emotions the way Charlie did. It's hard to describe what the book is about because it is a bunch of entries, yes, but it felt like a hug. We follow Charlie through thick and thin, and this book was very uncensored and I really liked that aspect of it. I felt like Charlie was talking to me, and in a way, he felt like a friend.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower starts with Charlie entering high school as a freshman, after the death of his best friend. The story progresses from there. It deals with accepting yourself for who you are.
I'm not articulate enough to add further details about the story, so even if this book may sound unappealing, just give it a try. It's a timeless classic for a reason.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Mental illness, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Child abuse, Homophobia, and Suicide
Minor: Rape and Car accident
Duet Me Not by Lilian Li
As someone who grew up in a swimming team in the Philippines, this book made me miss training so much. I picked this up out of nowhere just because I wanted to read something that could reignite my love for swimming—and god, this was beautiful.
Duet Me Not has a range of themes—from complex family relationships, to friendships, to passion, and self-determination. This felt like a love letter to every perfectionist out there. That it was okay to breathe, to take a break. This may be a romance book, but it's not even the romance plot that made this book special. Sure, June and Ashvin were sweet, but what I loved was the fact that the cast of characters were so domestic with each other. They each had their own struggle, but they were so open, so vulnerable, and were willing to help each other.
In many ways, I saw myself in June. From being a swimmer, to the identity crisis, and to the extent of having a tiny bit of mommy issues because haha, perfectionism. Just like the water, this book felt like home to me.
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
“You’re still a teenager. You’re a kid first before you’re an assistant coach. I need you to be a little less hard on yourself and me. Especially yourself.”
As someone who grew up in a swimming team in the Philippines, this book made me miss training so much. I picked this up out of nowhere just because I wanted to read something that could reignite my love for swimming—and god, this was beautiful.
Duet Me Not has a range of themes—from complex family relationships, to friendships, to passion, and self-determination. This felt like a love letter to every perfectionist out there. That it was okay to breathe, to take a break. This may be a romance book, but it's not even the romance plot that made this book special. Sure, June and Ashvin were sweet, but what I loved was the fact that the cast of characters were so domestic with each other. They each had their own struggle, but they were so open, so vulnerable, and were willing to help each other.
In many ways, I saw myself in June. From being a swimmer, to the identity crisis, and to the extent of having a tiny bit of mommy issues because haha, perfectionism. Just like the water, this book felt like home to me.